By SAINT GREGORY OF NAREK (951–1009) The lips of the Christ-child are like to twin leaves; They let roses fall when he smiles tenderly. The tears of the Christ-child are pearls when he grieves; The eyes of the Christ-child are deep as the sea. Like pomegranate grains are the dimples he hath, And clustering lilies spring up in his path. Translated by Alice Stone Blackwell. |